Continuing the agenda of the 7th Session of the 15th National Assembly , on the morning of May 22nd, the National Assembly heard Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, authorized by the Prime Minister, present a report on the results of implementing national goals on gender equality in 2023.
In a summary report on the implementation of national gender equality goals in 2023, Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung stated that by the end of 2023, 11 out of 20 targets had been met or exceeded compared to the targets of the Strategy for 2025; 3 out of 20 targets had been partially met, 2 targets were close to the targets set for 2030, and 12 targets had achieved better results than in 2022.
Gender equality in the fields of politics , economics, labor, employment, education and training, social security, information and communication continues to be a bright spot, showing significant progress compared to previous years.
However, four indicators still fall short of the targets set for 2025, particularly the sex ratio at birth, which continues to increase, and the pilot implementation of healthcare facilities providing services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, which still faces difficulties.
Minister Dao Ngoc Dung stated that the Government's report on achievements in gender equality in 2023 emphasized that the field of gender equality is increasingly receiving attention and guidance from the Party, State, National Assembly, Government, Prime Minister, and ministries, sectors, and localities.
The legal and policy framework continues to be improved in a way that ensures the principle of gender equality.
The National Assembly and the Government have focused on reviewing and integrating gender equality issues into laws, ordinances, and subordinate legal documents; seriously monitoring and evaluating the implementation of policies and laws on gender equality. Communication on gender equality continues to be strengthened; coordination among all levels, sectors, state management agencies, political-social organizations, and social organizations, as well as solutions to promote gender equality and prevent and respond to gender-based violence, is harmonious and effective.
Models promoting gender equality, preventing and responding to gender-based violence are gradually developing in number and improving the quality of services…
Presenting a summary report on the Government's report on the results of implementing national goals on gender equality in 2023, the Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Social Affairs Committee, Nguyen Thuy Anh, stated that Vietnam's ranking in the gender equality index in 2023 increased by 15 places compared to 2021 (from 87th out of 146 countries to 72nd out of 146 countries).
The gender gap between men and women in various fields has narrowed. Women are increasingly participating in policy-making and decision-making processes; assuming important leadership positions and making positive contributions to the building and development of the country.
The percentage of female delegates in the 15th National Assembly reached 30.26%, exceeding 30% for the first time since the 6th National Assembly, moving Vietnam from 71st to 55th in the world and 4th in Asia.
The proportion of female delegates to People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term increased at all three levels: provincial, district, and commune. The percentage of women participating in Party committees at the Central Executive Committee is 9.5%, in committees directly under the Central Committee is 15.79%, in grassroots committees is 16.5%, and in grassroots committees is 22.37%.
In the economic and labor sector: all three targets of Objective 2 in the Strategy set for 2025 have been achieved. The income of female workers has improved. Women account for 55% of the workforce participating in compulsory social insurance, and approximately 51% of the total number of people receiving pensions and social insurance benefits; the role and status of women in the family have undergone many positive changes, becoming increasingly equal and independent in the family and society.
Achievements in gender equality have contributed to enhancing Vietnam's role, prestige, and image on the international stage.
On April 9, 2024, Vietnam was elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) for the term 2025-2027.
However, the proportion of women participating in politics is not commensurate with their current level of education and capabilities, and has not met the targets set in Resolution No. 11-NQ/TW dated April 27, 2007, of the Politburo on women's work during the period of accelerated industrialization and modernization of the country.
Ms. Nguyen Thuy Anh emphasized that Vietnam is one of the countries with the fastest aging population in the world, while the healthcare system has not yet met the growing needs of the elderly. Vietnamese women account for 57.82% of the elderly population and have a higher proportion than men in all age groups; the higher the age group, the greater the proportion of women.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, alongside its advantages, presents numerous challenges regarding employment for workers, especially women. The Social Affairs Committee proposes that the Standing Committee of the National Assembly pay attention to ensuring the representation of women in the planning, allocation, and determination of the structure and composition of candidates nominated for the 16th National Assembly and for the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
The National Assembly's Ethnic Council and Committees are paying attention to and coordinating the review and integration of gender equality issues in lawmaking, and strengthening the monitoring of the implementation of policies and laws on gender equality.
The Social Affairs Committee proposes that the Government continue to direct the improvement of the legal system on gender equality; strictly implement the integration of gender equality issues in the development of legal documents; effectively implement the Program "Strengthening the equal participation of women in leadership and management positions at all levels of policy-making in the period 2021-2030"; and promote propaganda and raise social awareness of gender equality. It also recommends continuing to have appropriate policies prioritizing enrollment and educational support for preschool children, students, and university students from ethnic minority groups with very small populations; paying attention to allocating funds for activities and content on gender equality, establishing gender-responsive budgets in socio-economic development programs; and strengthening and improving the capacity of staff working on gender equality.
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